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Unit Code 80964:
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibody, IgM, Serum

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Method Description

The presence or absence of IgM class antibody to VZV is determined

by an immunofluorescence assay (IFA). (Landry ML, Cohen SD,

Mayo DR, et al:  Comparison of fluorescent-antibody to membrane-

antigen test, indirect immunofluorescence assay, and a commercial

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for determination of antibody

to varicella-zoster virus. J Clin Microbiol 1987;25:832-835)

Performing Laboratory Location

Rochester

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